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Week 4 Post 2: Are Badges the New Wave?




Badges are becoming very popular and have started being incorporated in several settings, such as higher education. During this week's readings, I read the article "Who cares about open badges?..." and it highlighted how employers are looking for particular skills in people they are hiring. Personal badges to would be a great addition for candidates because they will highlight any desirable skills for those seeking them. While the article did focus on how using them for teacher candidates would be useful, I thought about how implementing this in the general job market would be beneficial. 

Open badges could help job seekers show their skills and achievements in a clear and reliable way that goes beyond what's on their resumes. These digital badges come with details about who gave the badge or where, what it was for, and proof that the person earned it. Job seekers would be able to organize and share their badges, making them more appealing to employers who are seeking them. Badges can also recognize skills learned in various work settings, not just traditional forms of education, and can be endorsed by well-known organizations, thereby increasing credibility. They can also motivate people to keep learning and improving while working in their careers, giving them an edge in the job market and making the hiring process more feasible for employers.

I would not be surprised if badges were used more regularly in the future job market. Given our technological advances, it would be a logical addition to the job market. 




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